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POSTED BY: ecgordon
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ECGORDON

Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:26 AM

The Big Damn Movie just won another Big Damn Award, the 2006 Hugo for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form. It also won the Nebula earlier in the year, and was presented the Prometheus Award last night from the Libertarian Futurist Society.

Results for other Hugo winners can be found here - http://www.locusmag.com/2006/News/08_HugoCampbellWinners.html

ETA: Link to YouTube video of Morena reading Joss' acceptance speech:

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

AFTERGLOW

Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:17 AM

This makes me SOOOOO happy!!!!!!
I love science fiction (Firefly/Serenity being a favorite) and was hoping "Serenity" would win!!!
A big congrats to Joss&Company for their success!!
Now...about that sequel...
I also have to say that I was really excited to see that the short story "Tk,Tk,Tk" won in that catigory. The podcast Escape Pod ran the Hugo short story nominees in a series that showcased all the stories. They were all wonderful, but "Tk,Tk,Tk" really stuck out in my mind.
If you're interested in science fiction short stories, check out "Escape Pod" at www.escapepod.org
New short sci-fi every week and occasional 5-7 minute long "flash" pieces and reviews of genere movies, TV and books.
Congrats to "Serenity"!!!
It's shiny...

RABBIT2

Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:50 AM

That`s excellent news. I thought that the BDH had a good chance of winning but it was never a sure thing.
Any idea who picked up the trophy? It would be nice to think that Joss now has a shiny (literally) new rocket ship award on his mantelpiece.
Come to think of it, this is a boost to plans to produce Firefly/Serenity novelisations.
While the Hugo and Nebula`s are not exactly `high profile` in Hollywood, `Winner of the Hugo and Nebula` always boosts sales of SF and fantasy books so things may get interesting on the publishing front shortly.

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DINALT

Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:52 AM

Truly excellent news. I didn't doubt it would win looking at the competition, but it's great to know it's won.

Maybe this'll prompt some of the TV exec's to look more closely at FF, and hopefully think about bringing it back.

RABBIT2

Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:20 AM

Its also nice to see Dr Who pick up the `Short Form` as well.

Of the top of my head I cant think of any other movie thats swept up all the major SF awards in quite the same way.
It kind of puts Serenity up there with SF novels like Dune, Downbelow Station and the like.

UPDATE,
Just did some checking on the Nebula website and found something interesting.
While a number of other SF films have won the Hugo, the only other films to have won both appear to be Sleeper, the LOTR films and STAR WARS a new hope.
Looks like we have a bona fide SF classic on our hands here people.

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SHROUDED

Sunday, August 27, 2006 11:53 AM

Now that's what I call good news. Classic sci-fi - as if we Browncoats would settle for anything less. ;)

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LISSA37

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:38 PM

Woo-hoo!!

Congratulations, Serenity!!!

***wild applause***

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STINKINGROSE

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:44 PM

HU-GO!
HU-GO!
HU-GO!

Yay award earners, many Kudos!

Okay:
Award winning show.
Vociferous and dedicated fanbase with disposable income.

What more are they waiting for, critical acclaim and a big neon sign over the studiaos saying "put this show back in production, it will net a profit and boost your ratings"?
Actually yes, that's probably exactly it.

We'll hold the line 'till they get back.

TENTHCREWMEMBER

Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:56 PM

Shiny!
I'm happy...I'm GIDDY!

Truthfully, though, I am not surprised at all. I'm more surprised when Serenity (and/or cast and crew) doesn't win an award (or worse, doesn't even get nominated).

Yep, that went well.
I had a good day.
Still Flyin'.
Too damn pretty to die.

Every award, every accolade, every convert is one step closer to sequel.

Say it with me now:

SE
QUEL

SEQUEL!

BWAH!
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FOLLOWMAL

Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:23 PM

I am so excited! Congrats Joss and crew and all!

This is such good news!

I surfed last night til late hoping I'd see this news and then I get up to discover my hopes were rewarded! Oh, another award to put up there with so many others! Our BDM is an awesome thing!

Like so many others in this thread....

What more do they want? How much more proof do they need?

We need more people, over and over we hear that.... well, ok.. we'll be here and we'll recruit and we'll make sure they see that we're out here and we're proud and ready for another something.. anything.

I'll hold. And work.

Go to this thread for ways to boost the signal!
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RABBIT2

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:17 PM

You Know, if Universal are smart then right now might be a good time to re-release the BDH.
This time with `winner of the 2006 Hugo and Nebula awards` on the posters and ads.
I bet that would boost the box office returns!

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FOLLOWMAL

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Rabbit2:
You Know, if Universal are smart then right now might be a good time to re-release the BDH.
This time with `winner of the 2006 Hugo and Nebula awards` on the posters and ads.
I bet that would boost the box office returns!

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Me: Don`t crash?

Oh, yeah and make it the Shiny Edition! Please!!

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ANA

Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:32 PM

Holy gee wilickers and gosh dang! Well if that isn't the best news I've heard all week. Joss must be walking on air right now.

That settles it. Sci-fi fans should stage a coup and oust the ignorant execs from their oh-so-high and mighty positions at the TV studios. Then we could make intelligent decisions on what should and should not be financed, as opposed to going by the opinions of folks who prefer "American Idol, part LXXVII". Elitist? You betcha. My brain cells are too precious to waste staring at drivel.

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PATIENCE

Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:05 PM

W00T!! Shiny, shiny, shiny!!

Congratulations to Joss and all cast and crew members.

Can't stop the signal.

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CYBERSNARK

Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:20 PM

Awesome!!

Congrats to Joss, the cast, crew, and everyone involved!

Now, in the words of the Operative: SOMEBODY SHOOT SOMETHING!!!

LIKE A SEQUEL!!

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TVCHICK

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:12 PM

Great news!! It's so well deserved too!

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CHOO1701

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:20 PM

HUZZAH!

Its good to win :p

also; watching SW episode 3 last night (first time), and found out Serenity was SO MUCH BETTER in so many ways.

Congrats Joss and Co. Well deserved.

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SHINY

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:49 PM

My quick and dirty homage:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=12658

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RIVERGIRL

Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:55 PM

shiny news!

Congrats to all our BDHs

Also, I can kill you with my brain.

CHRONICTHEHEDGEHOG

Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:03 PM

Also nice to see Doctor Who's 'The Empty Child' and 'The Doctor Dances' getting its props, easily the best episodes of last season.

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VICOMTE

Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:10 PM

We should build a shelf or somethin'.

HORNEDHOPPER

Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:24 PM

Woohoo for such shiny news!

Many congratulations to Joss, et al., for a much deserved award!

Did I just hear the word "sequel"? I *think* I did.

DAVESHAYNE

Monday, August 28, 2006 1:40 AM

Yes!

Awards of prestigiousness keep coming. Congratulations Joss. You deserve this.

David

"Not completely as well as the series of Firefly..." - From a review of Serenity at amazon.de

RMMC

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:17 AM

Whoot! Whoot! Whoot!

Congrats to Joss, the cast & crew!!

YEA!!!!

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BAD2VERSE

Monday, August 28, 2006 2:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Rabbit2:
That`s excellent news. I thought that the BDH had a good chance of winning but it was never a sure thing.
Any idea who picked up the trophy? It would be nice to think that Joss now has a shiny (literally) new rocket ship award on his mantelpiece.
(Snip)

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ECGORDON

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:01 AM

I think Joss was supposed to be at the con, but whether he was at the awards ceremony is not certain. If not, maybe Jane Espenson accepted it for him, since she was there to present the award for the Short Form Dramatic Hugo, which went to Doctor Who.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

CAPTHOOVER

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:08 AM

This is great news and i think now it is going to start stiring some questions on why they took FF of the air. I really hope that they will look closer into bring it back and then, even then making a second installment in Serenity.

CaptHoover
You wanna run this ship?...Well you can't.

WTE

Monday, August 28, 2006 3:11 AM

dreamlogic, on Whedonesque, says:

"Morena accepted for Joss, reading a speech he emailed her. It was very funny (of course) and her reading of it was great."

Yep.

HONKS

MARINE

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:12 AM

Great! Now how can we start pushing for another TV Series? Bottom Line, lets not stop here.

MARINE

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:16 AM

Now that everyone knows Firefly should never have been cancelled, how can we (the fans) show our support and get it back on air?

ECGORDON

Monday, August 28, 2006 1:04 PM

There's a guy who posts regularly on my ezboard who lives in the LA area and who went to the con. Here's an excerpt from a post he made this morning:

Quote:
...the only two winners that the audience expressed real partisanship for was for Frank Wu (Illustrator) and Serenity (Best Dramatic Presentation, long form).

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, August 28, 2006 1:45 PM

Marine,

First, welcome to our shiny home. You're gonna like it here with the passion you're showing for the return of the show. The folks here share your passion, believe me.

I'm the greeter of the new folks who hands out browncoats in a welcome to our crew. 'Course they're virtual browncoats... cuz we're a virtual crew.. but we're proud to be sharing with you.

*hands Marine a browncoat from the storeroom*

There you are.. you're 'coated!

Check out the threads under Firefly and Serenity Guerilla Marketing. We're on a mission to make it known to Universal first that we thank them for the movie, second that there are enough of us to warrant a sequel.(We'd take a show, a mini-series, a tv movie, a straight to DVD movie.. yeah.. all of those.) There have been plans in the works all summer. There was a buying drive on June 23rd. We currently have a video contest for trailers to show on myspace and youtube and google to advertise our show. We are ramping up now to open our website to focus our guerilla marketing ideas, we're also making decisions for what we're gonna do on the Serenity 'Versary ( Sept. 30th, the anniversary of the release of Serenity.) Join us if you'd like... we'd sure like it if you do.

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OUT2THEBLACK

Monday, August 28, 2006 5:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by WTE:
dreamlogic, on Whedonesque, says:

"Morena accepted for Joss, reading a speech he emailed her. It was very funny (of course) and her reading of it was great."

Yep.

HONKS

Hmmm , there's a pic where I think Morena is onstage , second from left , after having accepted the award .

Try this link . If it works , tell me if y'all think that's her . When it opens , scroll down for the pic .

< http://sfwa.org/news/2006/06hugowinners.htm>

I'm still learning how to work with this board . If someone wants to post the photo , that would be so Shiny !

And a note to 'Marine' , Welcome Home . Glad to find you've made it to this little corner of the 'verse . Best regards to you and yours !

FOLLOWMAL

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:06 PM

Out2theBlack,

All you have to do to post a pic is upload it from your harddrive to a hosting place like Photobucket and then copy the url it has there to the message box.

I can't tell if that's Morena or not. Hmmmm...

PENGUIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:
Out2theBlack,

All you have to do to post a pic is upload it from your harddrive to a hosting place like Photobucket and then copy the url it has there to the message box.

Why didn't you point him towards my tutorial???

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=22105

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

PENGUIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:
I can't tell if that's Morena or not. Hmmmm...

I tried blowing it up, but it's too grainy to tell.

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:22 PM

*feels validated* Ah, I love it when Joss' brilliance is recognised!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but did the Buffy season 7 episode 'Conversations with Dead People' win the Hugo award for Best Dramatic Short a couple of years back?

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FOLLOWMAL

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Penguin:
Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:
Out2theBlack,

All you have to do to post a pic is upload it from your harddrive to a hosting place like Photobucket and then copy the url it has there to the message box.

Why didn't you point him towards my tutorial???

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=22105

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

Because I forgot? *hangs head*

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OUT2THEBLACK

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:28 PM

Pretty sure that's Morena , myself . Looks like her hair , neck , facial geometry , legs , style of dress...Plus the other major winners are on stage , like Mr. Wu .

Thanks for the tips , FollowMal and Penguin . For the sake of timeliness , I wanted to defer to more experienced Folk . I've found this board to work summat like others , but it has its individual quirks . Wanted to avoid the notorious double post and the like . Xie-Xie !

KINROEDARKSTONE

Monday, August 28, 2006 6:55 PM

It actually says here on [url] http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh5.htm] that it is our beloved Companion.

[url= http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh5.htm] Morena Baccarin recieveing Hugo Award[/url]

http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh7.htm

PS The link may look ugly but they work.
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PENGUIN

Monday, August 28, 2006 7:02 PM

She sure is a pretty lady!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

AZHEA

Monday, August 28, 2006 7:07 PM

Now that's the best news I heard all day!!! And if it weren't, I'd still "yeeeehaw" down the hall. My co-workers love me!

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ECGORDON

Monday, August 28, 2006 7:13 PM

Whoever posted those photos didn't identify Jane Espenson as the presenter of the Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form.

She's in the next to last photo on this page - http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh4.htm

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

LEIASKY

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:14 PM

And the Serenity party on Friday and Sat nights at the Con were great fun.

If the room holder and the god of those tasty margaritas is on this site, thank you. . . :)

Some people wandered in on Sat night after having seen the Hugos and said they'd never seen the film so hopefully the award will lead to more converts!

Tammy

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

SHINY

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by out2theblack:

Hmmm , there's a pic where I think Morena is onstage , second from left , after having accepted the award .

Try this link . If it works , tell me if y'all think that's her .

Yes, it's her. Here's another picture from right after (you may need to subscribe to the yahoo group to view it):

http://movies.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbrowncoats/photos/view/4c3d?
b=1

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DAVESHAYNE

Monday, August 28, 2006 8:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
Whoever posted those photos didn't identify Jane Espenson as the presenter of the Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form.

She's in the next to last photo on this page - http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh4.htm

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

And here is a much better picture of Morena http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/06worldconh5.htm

David

"Not completely as well as the series of Firefly..." - From a review of Serenity at amazon.de

WTE

Monday, August 28, 2006 9:05 PM

Wishful thinking, but I don't suppose anyone got the speech in some form or another?

HONKS

MANDRAGON

Monday, August 28, 2006 9:28 PM

Was there any doubt?

Even Orson Scott Card said it was the best sciencefiction show ever made (paraphase - he was talking about firefly). He wrote "Enders Game" which also won a Hugo ( for good reason).

Man, I hope this raises some eyebrows.

OUT2THEBLACK

Monday, August 28, 2006 9:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Shiny:
Quote:
Originally posted by out2theblack:

Hmmm , there's a pic where I think Morena is onstage , second from left , after having accepted the award .

Try this link . If it works , tell me if y'all think that's her .

Yes, it's her. Here's another picture from right after (you may need to subscribe to the yahoo group to view it):

http://movies.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbrowncoats/photos/view/4c3d?
b=1

Great photo ! Thanks for the tip ! Got the large version and posted it ! ... Hey , is that guy a pickpocket ? Doesn't he have his hand in her purse ? " Petty thief with delusions of standing " ?

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Can't take the Sky from me.

DONCOAT

Monday, August 28, 2006 11:17 PM

To quote that Indian fellow in Short Circuit: "Oh, I am sporting such a woodie right now!"

And that was *before* I saw the pics of Morena...

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OUT2THEBLACK

Monday, August 28, 2006 11:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:
To quote that Indian fellow in Short Circuit: "Oh, I am sporting such a woodie right now!"

And that was *before* I saw the pics of Morena...

Whoa Howdy ! Amen , Brother , Amen ! That ain't no PLASTIC rocket !

Can't take the Sky from me .

ECGORDON

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:14 PM

Here's Morena reading Joss' acceptance speech.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

DONCOAT

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
Here's Morena reading Joss' acceptance speech.

Thanks! That was great.

The audio seemed to be badly out of sync when I watched it, but for this clip it hardly mattered.

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EMBERS

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
Here's Morena reading Joss' acceptance speech.

thank you ecgordon!
however I worry that this wonderful link is getting lost here at the end of this long thread;
don't you think you could post it in a new thread in the 'News' forum so that everyone will be sure to see it?

I don't think anyone wants to miss it!
edited to add: Oh I see it is at the top of Headlines, so no one will miss it....
never mind.

PENGUIN

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:
Here's Morena reading Joss' acceptance speech.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

Great speech! And she delivered it so well!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

SHINY

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 3:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by embers:

thank you ecgordon!
however I worry that this wonderful link is getting lost here at the end of this long thread;
don't you think you could post it in a new thread in the 'News' forum so that everyone will be sure to see it?

I've edited the first post to include the youtube link.

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TERRI

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 3:53 PM

Gosh, Joss is soooo awesome. Like, he's the guy, that you know in school, who's always funny and witty and stuff, and you go to movies with and stuff, and you guys are always getting kicked out of theater because he's better than the actual movie. Maybe that was just a Terri experience, but he could write me speeches anytime. And I don't mean that in a weird way, I seriously mean he could write some speeches for me. I mean, I'd read 'em. Anyway, yeah Morena was adorable as usual, but why wasn't Joss there himself? I know that there's all kinds of WW stuff going on, but he's still writing that right? Oh, well, and casting. But that's not in the real go to stages yet, is it? Maybe he just got her to read it for him because he thought it would be funny with his words coming out of her mouth (the free girl line and all). Not that I'm sure he doesn't have better things to do. Or at least, more pressing ones.

ECGORDON

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 3:58 PM

Thanks for the edit, Shiny. I should have thought of that myself.

There's only one thing I thought was a bit weird in the speech. It must have been yet another joke, cause I doubt seriously Joss doesn't know the Hugo was named after Hugo Gernsback.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

JUTS

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Marine:
Great! Now how can we start pushing for another TV Series?B]

I would bet if DVD sales are high on the series and the movie, they will look at putting it back on the air.

Remember what happened with Family Guy? Same formula. Fox didn't know what was going on when their "less than popular show" sold over 3.5 million copies AND it was gaining popularity on a different network!

I bought my set. Keep those sales coming!

EMBERS

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:
why wasn't Joss there himself? I know that there's all kinds of WW stuff going on, but he's still writing that right? Oh, well, and casting. But that's not in the real go to stages yet, is it?

I wondered about that too...
after all it isn't like Anaheim is that far from where he lives...
he had indicated that he had finished writing WonderWoman ...so I'm hoping maybe they've moved into pre-production and Joss is wildly busy with *secret* casting and meeting w/people about costumes sets and all that good stuff....
(I want Wonder Woman and Goners to be made quickly, and be HUGE successes because I think that THEN we'll get our Serenity sequel!)

SHINY

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:38 PM

Maybe Joss was just trying to get Morena some more exposure leading up to casting her in a key role... (wishful thinking) ;)

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MARINE

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 3:51 AM

Thank you FollowMal the coat fixs perfect. I've followed some of what we are planning on doing in the "is anyone here taking this seriously". Sounds like we are in a march to demand more of firefly (I like I like). I can only send emails or letters, but the letters won't get there in time. If anyone else needs to know, we are mailing Universal Studio's on September 30th and asking them for another movie (then we are going to try and hit up the TV network side and ask for more Firefly). Check out "Is anyone taking this seriously" topic for more information. Write down this address and post it somewhere so no one forgets :)
Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 777-1000

TERRI

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Marine:

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 777-1000

What are we supposed to do with the #? Are we calling them?

FOLLOWMAL

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Terri:

What are we supposed to do with the #? Are we calling them?

That is not part of the Event Team's plans.

The calling is not a good idea. That's just hassling and won't work. Not at all!

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OUT2THEBLACK

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 4:56 AM

Hello MARINE ! ,

Happy to see you post here with your enthusiasm for the Campaign !

Where are you posted ? Camp L. , near I-L-M , or are you 'deployed' presently ?

Just curious , because you're thinking Uni-'Versal won't get your letters in time . Maybe if you send a letter by way of me , I can forward it by priority mail or something .

-Out2theBlack

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MARINE

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:30 AM

I am with First Marine Regiment, 5th Marines (1/5) which is currently on the 31st MEU. 1/5 is stationed in Camp Pendleton Ca. 31st MEU is stationed at Camp Hansen Japan (OKI). bad2verse asked the same question, why couldn't I get the mail there on time.

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Originally posted by Marine:
You are right bad2verse. Lets get on the same page. If we get some "exsample letters" out there so everyone can follow the same format with their own words in it, the message will be must more effective. Like bad2verse said, the first thing any busy person wants to read is the point. Let them know right away what it is that you are looking for. Second line...etc an exsample letter will be helpful for a lot of people, which will get us more people to support this effort. Post the address on your wall so you don't forget about it, having more then one email/mail won't hurt either. Sending late letters will get the point across if you add that into your letter as well. I am in Japan, deployed. My letter won't get their in time but they will get the point and that is what we are looking for. I agree once again bad2verse ( I feel as if I am sucking up to you, but I'm not) lets try to hit the TV networks as well. Because their was so many "new browncoats" after the movie was created (a lot of people didn't know it was a TV show), how can we advertise this a little more?

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It's SEPTEMBER 30th.. That should give it plenty of time to get there from Japan.. it usually takes less than two weeks to send/receive letters to/from my military friends in Iraq, Afghanistan, S. Korea, etc... So if you write early, they'll get it in plenty of time.

Coming from an Active Duty Soldier abroad, it'll carry a LOT of weight right now with the current "Support our troops" movement here in the states... be sure to include how your buddies LOVE it also ;) You may even wanna toss in some of that "For those of us deployed away from home, it's a welcomed diversion from reality for a few hours"... Hey, tug all the heart strings ya got at your Command Bro! It's a worthy cause... Airborne! (I know, it's "Semper Fi", but I gotta pick on you a little for that "Cross service rivalry" ;)

MANY of my Army and Marine Friends Plan to write from Afghanistan and Iraq, and Include a pic or two of them Watching the movie in their various compounds, THAT should carry some weight, and every little bit helps.

Your right my mail should get there on time. I am in a weird position here. I am currently with the 31st MEU in training at Camp Fuji, ironical they do not have any envelops here at the only PX on camp.

Their is other camps near by, so this normally wouldn't be a problem and there is no problem if you are a permanent personal here.

My unit can not go off of this camp. When I get back from the "field", I'll go directly on board the ship and head out. I have all of my things with me now, I won't get a chance to go to any other camp. I do not know if they will be a PX on ship.

I am counting on other Marines to be able to help me out, but I do not want to say I'll get any envelops for sure (I don't really see it becoming a problem once I get on ship, I've never been on ship before and I do not know how the mailing process is going to work).

The idea is, regardless of what happens, there shouldn't be a problem with sending in a late letter and I am only trying to encourage others. Life happens and just because someone might read these messages late, don't feel as if its too late to send a letter.

I understand where your coming from but I can not predict the future. That will not stop me from sending a few letters though.

By the way, when you are in Iraq all letters sent out are free, and they are priority mail. IF a letter was sent without priority from Iraq back to the states it would take two MONTHES for your family to get the mail. In Iraq our military is taken

MARINE

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:30 AM

MARINE

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:47 AM

No we are not calling them, sorry I just copied from someone elses information.

REVDEADCORPSE

Saturday, September 2, 2006 5:06 AM

Congrats to Joss, the cast, and everyone who worked so hard to get this movie made.

Now... let's do it again!!!

Qui Desiridat Pacem, Preparet Bellum